1. Positive Statement:
This project has already opened up doors for me and given me ideas as to what I hope to pursue. When I chose fashion early on in the summer, I wasn't sure anyone was going to take my topic seriously, but I'm already well on my way to proving them wrong. I've found a lot of research, learned a lot about business, math, and even design concepts. I was given the opportunity to learn that the fashion industry is definitely something people should take seriously. It isn't just pretty clothes and fabulous models. I've met some important people that have worked hard to be where they are right now. Also, I've yet to come across any major complications regarding my project. Although, I'm sure if I come across any, I'll have my mentor or other experts in the field of fashion, that will be more than willing to help.
2. EQ Content:
My first interview was a complete success. Anyone can go on a computer and look up information about a specific topic/field and say they know it like the back of their hand, but it's another thing to actually speak to someone who has experience and works in that area because you're getting a better understanding. Mary Vilchis is very honest and most people who work in the field of fashion are known for being brutally honest. She explained to me that fashion is never boring and ever changing. It's challenging in all areas from design to shipping a finished quality garment in a timely manner. Mary also told me who I could talk to for a better understanding of fashion, too. It depends on what area of the fashion world I'm trying to find out about. For instance if I'd like to learn about design (ie: draping and sketching) I'd speak to a designer, for production and its process I would speak to a production manager. I think the best piece of information she's given me thus far, though, is that in order to be successful in the field of fashion, you always have to be ambitious and have drive. You need to believe that your drive will help you to climb the corporate ladder.
3. What has worked for me so far:
A lot of things have worked well for me so far, but one of the most important things is how I can easily get in touch with my mentor. She's just a phone call away and/or a twenty minute drive away. It's convenient for me. I was afraid that because she's so important and plays such a huge role at her job that she'd always be extremely busy and not so willing to help me, but she's been such a wonderful resource. I can already sense that I'm going to grow closer to her as the year goes on. She's tried to get me involved in so many things at her work and that was also something that I wasn't certain about. Simply because I understand that most big shot fashion offices like that wouldn't want some teenager running around and doing important things. However, they've all been great and I look forward to working with them to make me project a success.
4. What hasn't worked so far:
I've limited options to days that I could go in and work simply because school interferes with the hours they want me to work. Also, fashion is such a broad topic. Hence, there are so many different directions that I could go with this. I still have yet to decide whether I want my topic to just remain "fashion" and be very general about it or whether I want to be more specific and focus on an area, such as fashion design.
5. Finding Value:
A.
- What makes you stand out in the fashion industry?
B.
- I want to make others aware that fashion is a true art and it's something to take seriously. I hope that by the end of the year, I'll have more opportunities and know more people who can give me internships/jobs in the field of fashion. Maybe you'll all see me on America's Next Top Model. Maybe I'll end up working for a major fashion magazine. The most important thing of all is that I want people to understand that fashion means a lot to me and it's something that I'm very passionate about. No one can take that away from me.
C.
- I would like to talk to the fashion designer that I'm currently working for, David Meister. I want to ask him how he made it to where he is now and get advice as to how I can be successful. I would also love nothing more than to know what fashion means to him and know where it is that he got started.
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